Spread Some Neighborly Goodwill with These DIY May Day Baskets

May Basket Day is a somewhat forgotten—but lovely—rite of spring, that involves hanging a small basket filled with flowers and candies on the doors of friends and family on May 1 to welcome them to warmer weather. And we think it's high time we all brought back this tradition in full force! Luckily, the design geniuses over at Valley & Company Events have put together a tutorial for making May Day baskets using tin cans, pretty paper, and ribbons.

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The arrangements would also make a great centerpiece for a Mother's Day brunch, on May 8!

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